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  • Straight Razor History

    Skill And Beauty; The Making Of A Lewis Razor. 

    by
    Hirlau
    Published on 10-03-2017 03:29 AM
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    Welcome,

    What we have today is a rare look at the making of a Charlie Lewis straight razor. A few individuals have the pleasure of owning a straight razor made by Charlie Lewis; with this video we all have opportunity to see this professional at work.

    Thank you Charlie Lewis for sharing this video with us.

    Lewis Razors: Primitive Blades For Modern Times.

    Enjoy the journey,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

    Carborundum, More Than A Sharpening Stone. 

    by
    Hirlau
    Published on 02-24-2017 01:02 AM
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    Welcome,
    Even today the word Carborundum is tossed around in circles of conversation with regard to sharpening stones and industrial abrasives. There was a good chance that your father and your grandfather had items around the home that were made by this company. Follow the link below and enjoy an article written by Straight Razor Place member Martin103 on the history of the Carborundum Company.
    http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones...ce-1891-a.html

    Enjoy the journey,,,,,


    Thiers, France the "Center of Cutlery" 

    by
    Hirlau
    Published on 11-23-2016 10:57 PM
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    Welcome,,,
    Here is a nice article written about the city of Thiers, France and it's contributions to the world in the category of cutlery. The article was written by Straight Razor Place member; Martin103.
    Enjoy the read,,,,

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    Beautiful Sheffield Steel, But Who Made Them? 

    by
    Hirlau
    Published on 11-17-2016 03:21 AM
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    There are some beautiful Sheffield straight razors in this photograph below. Many of you reading this article now, probably have a few similar to the razors pictured here. Have you wondered who actually made them?
    Follow the link below to the article "Who Made That?" written by Zak Jarvis of The Shivering Beggar.
    Enjoy the journey,,,,

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